orchid cancer appeal

The charity supports the general public. Orchid Cancer Appeal is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

Fundraising

See where Orchid Cancer Appeal is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£767,210

Latest Expenditure

£1,047,335

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 81.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 21.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £624,545

Charitable Activities £140,344

Other Trading £419

Investments £1,902

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £850,576

Raising Funds £196,759

Governance £30,634

Grants to Institutions £205,428

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£767,210	£1,047,335	£850,576	£357,014	£94,717	7 / 110
2023	£730,024	£634,721	£471,272	£637,139	£176,793	7 / 100
2022	£841,808	£740,252	£554,821	£541,836	£212,000	7 / 102
2021	£530,278	£673,004	£487,921	£440,280	£150,886	7 / 70
2020	£401,181	£756,577				0 / 120